Company: Confidential Commercial Landscape Construction Firm

Location: Indianapolis, IN

Recruiter: Bloom Talent Solutions

We partner with industry-leading commercial landscape firms to build out strategic leadership teams across construction, maintenance, and estimating. This is a rare opportunity to shape how millions of dollars in work are pursued and won.

Estimate with Impact. Lead with Vision.

As Chief Estimator, you won’t just be pricing jobs — you’ll be guiding a multi-million dollar pipeline through preconstruction, helping win the right work, at the right price, with the right clients. You’ll own the estimating process from RFP to contract execution, bringing leadership, structure, and a deep understanding of landscape construction.

This is a pivotal role for a growing $20M+ company with a strong construction division. With 20+ estimates submitted each month and up to $5M in proposals generated, your impact on growth and profitability will be clear, direct, and strategic.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the full estimating process for landscape construction projects ranging from $500K–$3M
  
• Review bid documents, perform quantity takeoffs, develop scopes, and submit competitive bids
  
• Manage project handoffs to operations, ensuring clarity on scope, schedule, and margin
  
• Work directly with clients and general contractors to present, explain, and adjust estimates
  
• Oversee a junior estimator and collaborate with the Project Executive and President
  
• Analyze project risk, maintain pricing accuracy, and align estimates with company goals
  
• Work with vendors and subcontractors to build competitive pricing and partnerships
  
• Drive consistency and process improvement across all estimating activity
  
  

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in landscape or commercial construction estimating
  
• Proven ability to bid and win large-scale commercial projects ($500K–$3M)
  
• Deep knowledge of job costing, markups, margin strategy, and subcontractor management
  
• Skilled in quantity takeoffs, plan reading, and scope development
  
• Familiarity with landscape construction including hardscape, irrigation, grading, and green infrastructure
  
• Strong communication and leadership skills — able to explain estimates to clients and train internal team
  
• Excel proficiency required; estimating software experience preferred
  
  

Why This Role? Why Now?

The company is scaling fast, with $3–$5M/month in active bidding and a vision to reach $35M in total revenue by 2027. You’ll be the one to drive the preconstruction process and set the tone for future hires on the estimating team. If you’re ready to take full ownership of a high-volume, high-impact estimating department, this role offers the platform, support, and runway.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Base salary: $135,000–$155,000
  
• Annual bonus potential
  
• Benefits: medical, dental, 401(k), PTO, and more
  
• Company-provided laptop and tools
  
• Collaborative, executive-led team with growth opportunities
  
• Office based in Indianapolis, serving regional projects
  
  

How to Apply:

Bloom Talent Solutions is the exclusive recruitment partner for this position. If you’re a strategic estimator ready to take the lead in a high-growth environment, submit your resume today. All inquiries are confidential.